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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.94, 852 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.94, 852 and 308.07 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.94 : 852 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.94/852 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.94x = 852 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.94x = 262,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,475.64/567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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